Short Fiction · Character
Philip Holland
A character appearing in the story.
minor
Also known as Phil Holland, Holland, Phil
First appearance: iv
Philip Holland's tie to Joseph Mauser is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Engages in conversation about historical cycles and ruling class methods; a member of the Government Category.
Philip Holland first appears in 0040 iv.
With Joseph Mauser (friendship): Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic. With Joseph Mauser (friendship): Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic. With Joseph Mauser (friendship): Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic.
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Character Web
28 connectionsA slice of how Philip Holland sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Military and family ties
- Interstellar political operatives
- Protagonist
- Central military-political figures
- Narrative presences
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Joseph Mauser
friendship · positive
Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic. How this plays out →
- Joseph Mauser
friendship · positive
Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic. How this plays out →
- Joseph Mauser
friendship · positive
Joseph and Philip are friends, sharing a supportive and cooperative dynamic. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Philip Holland in ivIn the story
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See Philip Holland in iv